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SLC’s MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PLAYERS’ AND MATCH OFFICIALS’ AREAS AT
DOMESTIC MATCHES
For the purposes of these Minimum Standards, words in italicized text shall take the definitions
ascribed to them in Appendix 1 of the SLC’s Anti-Corruption Code or, where there are none,
those set below:
Anti-Corruption Manager: means the individual(s) appointed by the SLC from time to time to
provide anti-corruption and security support services to the SLC at, and around, all relevant
Domestic Matches (which, for the avoidance of doubt may include any member of the SLC’s
ACSU).
Domestic Matches: has the meaning ascribed to it in Appendix 1 of the SLC’s Anti-Corruption
Code and includes, for the avoidance of doubt, any Match played as part of the Sri Lanka
Premier League.
Internet: means the global communications system of computer networks accessible by the
public whether wirelessly or through a cable feed, which interconnect, either directly or indirectly,
individual computers and/or networks by accessing, among others, the World Wide Web and
derivative URL addresses.
Manager Umpires: means the individual appointed by the SLC to provide performance
management support to the Umpires from time to time.
Match Official: means any of the following individuals: Match Referee, Umpire, Umpire Manager
and any technical expert appointed by the SLC to provide technological support to the Umpires
from time to time.
Mobile Device: means any portable device (including a personal digital assistant (PDA),
blackberry or mobile phone) which is capable of connecting to or using any mobile
telecommunications technology to enable or facilitate transmission of textual material, data, and
voice, video or multimedia services.
PMOA: means as defined in Article 2.1, below.
ARTICLE 1
INTRODUCTION, SCOPE AND APPLICATION
1.1.
The SLC has adopted these Minimum Standards in support of the SLC’s AntiCorruption Code and the fundamental sporting imperatives which that Code is
designed to address. In particular, the Minimum Standards seek to combat advancing
mobile communication technology and increasing sophistication in the methods by
which betting takes place on cricket matches, by restricting to the greatest extent
possible all methods of communication between Players, Player Support Personnel
and Match Officials with all third parties from the moment that they first enter the
PMOA on the day of an Domestic Match right through until the formal conclusion of
that day’s play.
1.2.
All clubs, franchises and provincial teams participating in any Domestic Match,
Players, Player Support Personnel and Match Officials: (a) are automatically bound
by and required to comply with all of the provisions of these Minimum Standards; and
(b) agree to submit to the authority of the Anti-Corruption Manager (and/or
any
individual appointed by him/her to action his/her behalf), to adopt, apply, monitor and
enforce these Minimum Standards.
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1.3.
For the avoidance of any doubt, nothing in these Minimum Standards is intended to
limit the responsibilities of any club, franchise or provincial team (as relevant)
participating in any Domestic Match, Player, Player Support Personnel or Match
Official under the SLC’s Anti-Corruption Code, the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Code or any
other ICC or SLC regulations that may apply from time to time.
1.4.
Unless otherwise indicated, words in italicized text in these Minimum Standards are
defined terms and their definitions are set out in Appendix 1 of the SLC’s AntiCorruption Code.
1.5.
The Minimum Standards shall come into full force and effect on 13th May 2015 and
shall replace all previous versions of the Minimum Standards.
ARTICLE 2 ACCESS TO THE PLAYERS’ AND MATCH OFFICIALS’ AREA (“PMOA”)
2.1. At each Domestic Match, the PMOA shall comprise of the following areas;
2.1.1
Each of the dressing rooms (including any adjoining medical or other similar
rooms) that are used by the teams participating in the relevant Domestic
Match;
2.1.2
Each of the dressing rooms (including any adjoining medical or other similar
rooms) that are used by the Match Officials in the relevant Domestic Match;
2.1.3
Each of the match viewing areas (whether internal or external, including any
‘dug-out’ area) used by the teams participating in the relevant Domestic Match;
2.1.4
The operational room(s) used by any Umpire (including third or other Umpires)
during the course of the relevant Domestic Match;
2.1.5
The operational room(s) used by the Match Referee during the course of the
relevant Domestic Match;
2.1.6
The dining area(s) used by the Players, Player Support Personnel and Match
Officials during and after the relevant Domestic Match; and
2.1.7 All other areas that the SLC Anti-Corruption Manager determines
included, such determination to be entirely at his/her discretion.
2.2
should
be
In relation to each Domestic Match, the relevant Club, franchise or provincial team who
is considered the home team for the relevant Domestic Match must:
2.2.1
Ensure that there are no static / landline (or other) telephone communication
devices within the PMOA on the day of a Domestic Match;
2.2.2
Put in place an accreditation system that enables access to the PMOA to be
strictly and easily controlled and monitored by the SLC Anti–Corruption
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Manager and/or such other members of the security or stewarding team
appointed for such purpose. Such accreditation system must include, at a
minimum, the use of accreditation passes that bear a clear and easily
identifiable photograph and the name of the individual to whom such
pass
has been issued;
2.2.3
Provide at least two members of the venue stewarding / security team to be on
duty at each entrance to the PMOA from the moment that the stadium has
been secured for a Domestic Match right through until all Players and Match
Officials have left the stadium after the Domestic Match has been completed
or at the completion of a day’s play (as applicable);
2.2.4
Ensure that each of the members of the venue stewarding / security team
allocated to be on duty pursuant to Article 2.2.3, above:
(a)
Has been security-vetted by the appropriate authorities and has
sufficient skill and experience to control and, wherever necessary,
prevent entry to the PMOA from time to time;
(b)
Is thoroughly briefed, in advance, by an appropriate representative
of the relevant club, franchise or provincial team(and, where
considered necessary, by the SLC Anti-Corruption Manager about
what they are required to do to satisfactorily perform their duties in
this regard;
(c)
is provided with appropriate identification so as to make him/her
instantly recognizable as a member of the security or stewarding
team; and
(d)
Will ensure that the rules regarding the display of accreditation
passes for the PMOA (as described in Article 3, below) are strictly
adhered to at all times.
2.2.5
Issue, reasonably in advance of each Domestic Match, all accreditation
passes permitting access to the PMOA to each of the relevant Players, Player
Support Personnel;
2.2.6
Issue, reasonably in advance of each Domestic Match, all accreditation
passes permitting access to the PMOA to each of the relevant Match Officials;
2.2.7
Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date list of all individuals to whom such
passes have been issued and provide a copy of such list to the SLC AntiCorruption Manager at his/her request;
2.2.8
Refer any additional requests for accreditation from time to time to the SLC
Anti-Corruption Manager for his/her consideration and approval;
2.2.9
Provide a fixed photograph board at each entrance to the PMOA that bears a
duplicate photograph of each person to whom accreditation passes for access
to the PMOA have been issued pursuant to Articles 2.2.5 and 2.2.6, above,
and a copy of the type of accreditation pass (es) that allow entry to the PMOA;
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2.2.10 Install CCTV covering all access points to each of the team dressing rooms,
retain such footage for a minimum period of (12) months, and provide to the
SLC’s Anti-Corruption Manager a copy of such footage as soon as
reasonably practicable after any reasonable request;
2.2.11 Ensure that there are no fixed or temporary video cameras or other recording
equipment set up within any dressing room (including any adjoining medical or
other similar rooms) used by the teams or Match Officials for the purposes of
broadcasting video or audio Footage there from;
GUIDANCE NOTE:As an exception to the strict prohibition in Article 2.2.11,a static, vision-only
video camera may be set up within the PMOA provided that the following safeguards are
implemented at all times: (a) any intention to include such a camera must be communicated
reasonably in advance to the SLC’s Anti-Corruption Manager; (b) the camera must be static,
wall-mounted and have any audio-recording capability disabled; (c) the SLC’s Anti-Corruption
Manager must be advised of the proposed time for such installation, so that he can be present
if he considers necessary; (d) the lens cap on the camera must be securely locked at all times,
with the designated team media manager being the only person authorised to remove the lens
cap; (e) the camera can only record for the period during which the lens cap is removed and for
a maximum of two minutes; and (f) the SLC’s Anti-Corruption Manager must be advised of the
proposed time for removal of the lens cap, which can only be prior to a team taking the field for
any of its batting or fielding innings, and must be present during its recording period.
2.2.12 Provide a safe and secure locker (or other similar storage facility), into which
all Players and Player Support Personnel (subject to the limited exceptions
set out herein) must deposit any Mobile Device prior to entering the PMOA;
and
2.2.13 Provide a safe and secure locker (or other similar storage facility), into which
all temporary visitors (including SLC staff or staff of the relevant club, franchise
or provincial team)to the PMOA must deposit any Mobile Device prior to
entering the PMOA, together with a logbook facility that allows such storage to
be accurately recorded and monitored.
2.3
In relation to each relevant Domestic Match, the Match Referee must:
2.3.1 check whether there are any static / landline (or other) telephone
communication devices within the operational room(s) used by any Umpire
(including third or other Umpires) or Match Referee on the day of an
International Match and, where any exist, immediately report the same to the ’
SLC’s Anti-Corruption Manager;
2.3.2 check whether there are any fixed or temporary video cameras set up within
the operational room(s) used by any Umpire (including third or other Umpires)
or Match Referee on the day of an Domestic Match and, where any exist,
immediately report the same to the SLC’s Anti-Corruption Manager;
2.3.3 ensure that the rules regarding the display of accreditation passes for the
PMOA(as described in Article 3, below) are strictly adhered to by the Umpires
(including third or other Umpires) and the Match Referee at all times; and
2.3.4 implement a protocol pursuant to which all Mobile Devices must be collected
from the Umpires (including third or other Umpires) or Manager Umpires prior
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to their entry to the venue on the day of an Domestic Match; and (b) safely
and securely stored during that Domestic Match until such time as those
Mobile Devices can be returned in accordance with these Minimum
Standards.
ARTICLE 3 DISPLAY OF ACCREDITATION PASSES FOR THE PMOA
3.1
General Principles:
3.1.1 As a general rule, access to the PMOA will be restricted only to those
individuals whose presence in that area is absolutely essential for operational
purposes. Obviously this would include Players, Match Officials and the SLC
Anti-Corruption Manager or other SLC ACSU staff, but it also includes certain
Player Support Personnel such as members of the team coaching staff,
medical and physiotherapy staff, team statistician, kit/baggage man,
team
liaison officer, team media manager and team manager, security manager.
Each team manager is required to certify to the SLC ’s Anti-Corruption
Manager that each Player Support Personnel to whom accreditation is
granted has the necessary skills to perform their designated role, for example
as physiotherapist or media manager, and that their presence in the PMOA is
absolutely essential for operational purposes.
3.1.2 In certain circumstances, temporary ‘visitor’ accreditation may also need to be
issued by the SLC Anti-Corruption Manager to any other individuals who may
need access to the PMOA from time to time for operational reasons, including,
for example, SLC and relevant club, franchise or provincial team staff and
members of the venue’s security, cleaning or catering staff. Such temporary
accreditation can only be provided by the SLC Anti-Corruption Manager, who
may impose such conditions on the accreditation (including for specific time
periods or areas etc) as he/she deems appropriate in the circumstances.
3.1.3 For the avoidance of doubt, and except as described in Article 3.2, below, no
individual, irrespective of their identity, job, role or responsibility, will be
allowed to enter, or remain within, the PMOA without displaying an official
accreditation pass.
3.2
Players, Player Support Personnel and Match Officials:
3.2.1 All Players, Player Support Personnel and Match Officials must display their
PMOA accreditation passes prior to entry into the PMOA for the first time on
the day of a Domestic Match.
3.2.2 Once they have complied with Article 3.2.1, all Players, Player Support
Personnel and Match Officials do not need to continue to display or carry their
PMOA accreditation passes so long as they remain at all times within either
the PMOA, the nets or practice area or field of play.
3.3
Temporary ‘visitors’ to the PMOA:
3.3.1 All temporary visitors must display their PMOA temporary ‘visitor’ accreditation
passes whenever they enter or leave the PMOA.
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3.3.2 All temporary visitors must carry their PMOA temporary ‘visitor’ accreditation
passes at all times whilst they remain within the PMOA.
ARTICLE 4 USES OF COMMUNICATION DEVICES IN THE PMOA
4.1
4.2
Subject strictly to the exceptions set out in Article 4.2, the following prohibitions shall
apply from the moment that a stadium has been secured by the venue’s security staff for
a Domestic Match right through until the final ball has been bowled in the day’s play:
4.1.1
No person shall be allowed to use and/or carry any Mobile Device for any
reason in the PMOA;
4.1.2
No person shall be allowed to use and/or carry any laptop computer (or any
other similar communication device) for any reason whatsoever, whether to
access the Internet or otherwise, in the PMOA; and
4.1.3
No person shall be allowed to use any static / landline (or similar) telephone
capable of making calls from inside or receiving calls from outside the PMOA.
Unless otherwise agreed by the SLC’s Anti-Corruption Manager in advance, the only
exceptions to the above prohibitions are:
4.2.1
Each team manager shall be permitted to carry a Mobile Device within the
PMOA, Provided that it is used either: (a) by him/her for cricket operations
purposes only; and/or (b) by any Player or Player Support Personnel for any
important personal matter only, provided that the team manager has given his
express permission to the Player or Player Support Personnel before such
use;
4.2.2.
Each team media manager shall be permitted to carry a Mobile Device
within the PMOA but any such device must be turned onto silent mode at all
times whilst such individual is in the PMOA and must not be used for any
purpose inside the PMOA;
4.2.3.
Each team security manager shall be permitted to carry a Mobile Device
within the PMOA but any such device must be turned onto silent mode at all
times whilst such individual is in the PMOA and must not be used for any
purpose, either inside or outside the PMOA at the venue, other than in the
case of a security emergency;
4.2.4
Each Match Referee shall be permitted to carry all of the Mobile Devices
that may have been collected from each Umpire (including any third or other
Umpire) and Manager Umpire as part of any protocol implemented by a
Match Referee pursuant to Article 2.3.4, above;
4.2.5 Each team manager shall be permitted to carry and use a laptop computer (or
any other similarcommunication device), whether to access the Internet or
otherwise, within the PMOA, provided that it is used only by him/her and
only for cricket operations purposes of a logistical or administrative nature
related to any International Match or series of International Matches;
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GUIDANCE NOTE: for the avoidance of doubt, any team manager who uses his laptop computer (or
any other similar communication device) other than for cricket operations purposes of a logistical or
administrative nature (for example, for personal use) shall automatically be in breach of Article 4.2.5.
As a permitted exception to this prohibition, the team manager may, at any time during an
International Match, receive, access and disseminate to relevant Players and Player Support
Personnel, information of an analytical nature that has been developed outside of the PMOA
(whether within the venue or further afield) and which relates exclusively to the performance of any
individual Player or team participating in the relevant International Match in question, provided at all
times that: (a) such information can only be disseminated to relevant Players and Player Support
Personnel by the team manager via a ‘pen-drive’ or other means of transferring data other than via
the Internet; (b) no Player or Player Support Personnel shall be entitled to use or access such
information directly on the team manager’s laptop (or any other similar communication device); (c)
such information must be received only from an individual whose identity has been pre-approved by,
and whose full contact details have been provided to, the SLC’s Anti-Corruption Manager in advance;
and (d) all communication exchanges between the team manager and any such identified third party
in relation to such matters must be copied contemporaneously and in full to the SLC’s Anti-Corruption
Manager (if such exchanges take place over the Internet) or witnessed first-hand by the SLC’s AntiCorruption Manager (if such information is transmitted manually).
It is acknowledged and agreed that the safeguards described in this guidance note are of particular
importance in upholding the underlying principles of the PMOA and that, since the analytical
information that this note contemplates be exchanged in ‘live’ game situations is information that
could easily be exploited for corrupt purposes, any failure to comply risks causing serious damage to
the integrity of the game. The burden shall be at all times on the team manager to ensure that he
has the relevant details of the SLC’s Anti-Corruption Manager and/or access to the SLC’s AntiCorruption Manager at the appropriate times in order that he can comply in full with the safeguards
described herein.
4.2.6
a further seven other Player Support Personnel per team, whose identity
must be approved in advance by the SLC Anti-Corruption Manager, shall be
permitted to carry and use a laptop computer (or any other similar
communication device) within the PMOA, provided that: (a) it is used only by
the identified individual and only for cricket operations purposes; (b) it may
not be used to access the Internet at any time until the final ball in the day’s
play has been delivered; and (c) the SLC’s Anti-Corruption Manager shall
have absolute discretion to direct that the laptop computer (or any other
similar communication device) be used only in specific area or location within
the PMOA.
GUIDANCE NOTE: Nothing in Articles 4.2.5 or 4.2.6 shall prevent a Player or Player Support
Personnel being able to view the screen of a laptop computer that is being used by the team
manager or other permitted Player Support Personnel, provided that his/her viewing of the
laptop: (a) is carried out at all times in the company of the team manager or other permitted
Player Support Personnel; and (b) is for cricket operations purposes only.
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4.2.7
the team doctor (or team physiotherapist in circumstances where there is no team
doctor) shall be permitted to carry and use one Mobile Device and one laptop
computer (or other similar device), whether to access the Internet or otherwise,
within the PMOA, provided that either device will only be used in the case of a
genuine medical emergency and must not be used for any other purpose. Any such
Mobile Device must be turned onto silent mode at all times whilst such individual is
in the PMOA. Any such laptop computer (or other similar device) carried by the
team doctor (or physiotherapist, where applicable) must be password protected and
password locked when not in use, with the password known only to the team doctor
(or physiotherapist, where applicable);
4.2.8
the Match Referee shall be permitted to carry a Mobile Device within the
PMOA, provided that it is used either: (a) by him/her for cricket operations
purposes only; and/or(b) by any Match Official for any important personal
matter only, provided that the Match Referee has given his express
permission to the Match Official before such use;
4.2.9
The Match Referee shall be permitted to carry and use a laptop computer
(or any other similar device), whether to access the Internet or otherwise,
within the PMOA, provided that it is used only by him/her and only for cricket
operations purposes; and
4.2.10 The Manager Umpire shall be permitted to carry and use a laptop computer
(or any other similar communication device) within the PMOA, provided that:
(a) it is used only by the identified individual and only for cricket operations
purposes; (b) it may not be used to access the Internet at any time until the
final ball in the day’s play has been delivered; and (c) the SLC’s AntiCorruption Manager shall have absolute discretion to direct that the laptop
computer (or any other similar communication device) be used only in a
specific area or location within the PMOA.
4.3. For the avoidance of doubt, none of the foregoing provisions shall operate to prevent:
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
the use of two-way handheld device that uses dedicated frequencies over
short distances (i.e. a ‘walkie-talkie’) by Player Support Personnel for the
purpose of communication between the pitch (including the dugout) and
dressing room area for medical and/or tactical reasons only, provided that
such communication devices are suitably encrypted to avoid detection by
any third party in the nearby vicinity;
the use of electronic communication devices between on and off-field Match
Officials in accordance with the relevant playing conditions and/or any other
communication protocols (for example in relation to the use of the Umpires
Decision Review System) as may be required from time to time, provided that
such communication devices are suitably encrypted to avoid detection by any
third party in the nearby vicinity; and/or
the wearing of microphones by a Player in a T20 Domestic Match, provided
that such use is for the purposes of providing commentary to a television
broadcast only and that it complies with any official regulations that may be
in force governing the type and nature of any commentary that Players may
or may not be permitted to make on such broadcast during any such T20
Domestic Match.
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4.4.
For the avoidance of any doubt, all individuals permitted to carry and use a laptop
computer (or any other similar communication device) within the PMOA pursuant to clause
4.2are deemed to have: (a)consented to such laptop or other device being monitored by
the SLC’s Anti-Corruption Manager for the purpose of establishing whether or not the
Internet has been accessed in any relevant period; (b) agreed to provide such laptop or
other device to the SLC’s Anti-Corruption Manager immediately upon request so that any
identified Internet browsing activity can be audited; and (c) agreed to provide such
technical information (including, without limitation, any applicable MAC number) about
such laptop or other device to the SLC’s Anti-Corruption Managers may be necessary to
carry out such monitoring and/or auditing activity.
ARTICLE 5 LEAVING THE PMOA
5.1 Other than in the case of a medical or security emergency, once inside the PMOA, should
any Player, Player Support Personnel or Match Official need to leave for any personal or
any other matter that is not related to the performance of his duties in the International /
Domestic Match in question, the following process must be followed:
5.1.1
Prior to leaving the PMOA he/she must obtain the express permission of either:
(a) the SLC’s Anti- Corruption Manager; or (b) where the SLC’s Anti-Corruption
Manager is unavailable, the relevant team manager (in the case of a Player or
Player Support Personnel) or Match Referee (in the case of a Match Official),
who must immediately report the grant of any such permission to the SLC’s AntiCorruption Manager.
NOTE: such permission must explicitly set out where the Player, Player Support
Personnel or Match Official is allowed to go within the stadium, for what purpose and with
whom he/she is entitled to communicate in order to complete that purpose.
5.1.2
Whilst outside of the PMOA, the Player, Player Support Personnel or Match
Official must at all time:
(a) Carry his/her PMOA accreditation pass and display it again prior to
returning to the PMOA;
(b) Comply with all of the restrictions on the use of communication devices
described in Article 4, as if such person was still in the PMOA; and
(c) Only communicate with those third parties that he has permission to
communicate with and only engage in such communications as are
necessary for the completion of such purpose as has been approved
ARTICLE 6
6.1
THE AUTHORITY OF THE SLC’s ANTI-CORRUPTION MANAGER
At each Domestic Match, all clubs, franchises or provincial teams (as relevant), Players,
Player Support Personnel, Match Officials and any other visitors to the PMOA agree and
acknowledge that the SLC Anti-Corruption Manager (or such other person as may have
been granted such authority by the SLC’s ACSU) shall have absolute authority, without
being required to provide any explanation or reason, to:
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6.1.1. be present in any part of the PMOA (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any
part of the dressing room) where he/she considers appropriate at any time on the
day of the Domestic Match;
6.1.2
Issue temporary ‘visitor’ accreditation passes for the PMOA where he/she
considers appropriate on the day of the Domestic Match;
6.1.3
Approve or deny any request for PMOA accreditation passes, irrespective of the
identity of the individual requesting such accreditation;
6.1.4
Remove, or cancel the validity of, any PMOA accreditation pass already issued,
irrespective of the identity of the individual with such accreditation;
6.1.5
Require any person who is not displaying a valid accreditation pass to leave the
PMOA immediately, irrespective of the identity of such individual;
6.1.6
Require any person in possession of any Mobile Device, laptop computer (or any
other similar device) to immediately provide such Mobile Device, laptop computer
(or any other similar device) to the SLC Anti-Corruption Manager for auditing
purposes, such auditing to take place at an agreed time and place and in the
presence of the owner.
6.1.7Require any person in the PMOA to immediately submit themselves and/or any
clothing, baggage or other items in their possession, to be searched by the SLC
Anti-Corruption Manager provided that such search is carried out in the presence
of a third party who shall be a member of the venue stewarding / security team,
and.
6.1.8
6.2
Accompany any Player, Player Support Personnel or Match Official who has
been given permission to leave the PMOA for an expressly approved purpose.
Any failure to comply with any request made under Articles 6.1.6 or
6.1.7shallbedeemedtobea breach of these Minimum Standards and will be dealt with in
accordance with Article 7, below.
ARTICLE 7 BREACHES OF THE MINIMUM STANDARDS
7.1
Where any club, franchise or provincial team (as relevant) is alleged to have breached any
of Articles 2.2.1 - 2.2.13 (inclusive), the Designated SLC Anti-Corruption Officer shall
correspond with the relevant club, franchise or provincial team in an attempt to ascertain
the explanation behind any alleged breach and to seek the implementation of any
corrective measures that he/she considers appropriate. In addition, the Designated SLC
Anti-Corruption Officer will provide a report on such matters to the SLC Board from time to
time.
7.2
Where any Match Referee is alleged to have breached any of Articles 2.3.1 to 2.3.4
(inclusive) the Designated SLC Anti-Corruption Officer shall correspond with the Match
Referee in an attempt to ascertain the explanation behind any alleged breach and to seek the
implementation of any corrective measures that he/she considers appropriate. In addition,
the Designated SLC Anti-Corruption Officer will provide a report on such matters to the SLC
Board from time to time.
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7.3
Where any Player, Player Support Personnel or Match Official is alleged to have breached
Article 3.2, the Designated SLC Anti-Corruption Officer shall correspond with the Player,
Player Support Personnel or Match Official in an attempt to ascertain the explanation
behind any alleged breach and to seek the implementation of any corrective measures that
he/she considers appropriate. In addition, the Designated SLC Anti-Corruption Officer will
provide report on such matters to the SLC Board from time to time.
7.4
Where any team manager is alleged to have breached Article 3.1.1, then the designated
SLC Anti-Corruption Manager shall correspond with the team manager in an attempt to
ascertain the explanation behind any alleged breach and to seek the implementation of
any corrective measures that he/she considers appropriate. In addition, where any team
manager is found to have breached Article 3.1.1, the Anti-Corruption Manager will provide
a report on such breach to the SLC’s Executives’ Committee at its next scheduled
meeting.
7.5
Where any Player, Player Support Personnel or Match Official is alleged to have
breached Article3.2, then such alleged breach will be reported by the SLC Anti-Corruption
Manager to the SLC Chief Executive Officer. Thereafter, the SLC Chief Executive
Officer shall correspond with the Player, Player Support Personnel or Match Official
(copying in the relevant National Cricket Federation to which the Player or Player Support
Personnel is affiliated) in an attempt to ascertain the explanation behind any alleged
breach and to seek the implementation of any corrective measures that he/she considers
appropriate. In addition, the SLC Chief Executive Officer will provide, on a quarterly basis,
a report on such matters to the SLC Executive Committee.
7.6
Where any Player, Player Support Personnel or Match Official is alleged to have breached
ofArticles4.1, 5.1 or 6.2, then any such alleged breach will be reported by the SLC AntiCorruption Manager to the SLC Chief Executive Officer, there after:
7.5.1
The Designated Anti-Corruption Officer will write to the Player, Player Support
Personnel, or Match Official or the team manager, seeking an explanation for the
alleged breach, such explanation to be provided within a period of fourteen days;
7.5.2
Upon receipt of any such explanation (or after the expiry of fourteen days,
whichever is the earlier) the Designated SLC Anti-Corruption Officer shall
determine whether the Player, Player Support Personnel, or Match Official is in
breach of the relevant Article(s). Where the Designated Anti-Corruption Officer
determines that there has been a breach of either Article 4.1, 5.2 or 6.2, he/she
shall submit a detailed report to the SLC’s Executive Committee, recommending
the under noted penalties, for its ultimate determination on what action, if any,
should be taken for the breach.
(a)
In the case of a first breach within a rolling period of twenty-four (24)
months, the Player, Player Support Personnel, or Match Official, will
receive a written warning from the SLC Chief Executive officer.
(b)
In the case of a second breach (irrespective of whether the second
breach is of the same Article as that previously breached) within a
rolling period of twenty-four (24) months, the Player, Player Support
Personnel, or Match Official will have a fine of Rs. 50,000.00 imposed
against him by the SLC’ Chief Executive officer.
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(c)
In the case of a third, or any subsequent, breach (irrespective of
whether the third, or any subsequent, breach is of the same Article as
those previously breached) within a rolling period of twenty-four (24)
months, the Player, Player Support Personnel, or Match Official, will
have a fine of Rs. 75,000.00 imposed against him by the SLC’ Chief
Executive officer.
7.5.3 Any decision in relation to any of the above shall be the full, final and complete
disposition of the matter, immediately binding and non- appealable.
(Approved by the Interim Committee on 13th May 2015).